Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Definition: The Allegory of the Cave, also commonly known as Myth of the Cave, Metaphor of the Cave, The Cave Analogy.

Sample Sentences:

1. “How could they see anything but the shadows if they were never allowed to move their heads?” - Quote
2. "Better to be the poor servant of a poor master, and to endure anything, rather than think as they do and live after their manner." - Quote

Usage:
Defining You
Deep Spirits

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     Plato's allegory of the cave was a very interesting piece of literature that I have read. There are so many different meanings that you can get from the writing that it makes it so interesting. The main idea of the allegory was the gain of knowledge. The prisoners where only had knowledge on the shadows. When the prisoner was released and allowed to go outside in the "light" (knowledge), he quickly came back. When he returned, the remaining prisoners killed him. I believe this shows that we are not interested in learning, rather we are satisfied with what we already know.